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Sports and Fitness Applications of Wearable Technology
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Author(s): Rupayan Roy (Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur, India), Ayona Padhi (Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur, India), Arya Rajesh Nambiar (Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur, India)and Vaishnavi Kishor Bhamburkar (Department of Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 34
Source title:
Next-Generation Electronic Textiles and Conductive Materials for Smart Wearables
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Pranshu Saxena (Bennett University, India), Mandeep Singh (Bennett University, India), Sanjay Kumar Singh (University School of Automation and Robotics, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, East Delhi, India)and Mamoon Rashid (Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4287-0.ch016
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Abstract
Wearable technology has transformed how athletes and fitness enthusiasts train, evaluate, and make health decisions. This chapter explores how sensor innovations, big data analytics, and real-time feedback systems have shaped wearable gadgets, from simple activity meters to multipurpose smart devices. Technique analysis, training load management, injury prevention, and personalized coaching are presented in this chapter. Application examples for professional sports and fitness are covered in the chapter. It also examines data reliability, battery limitations, privacy problems, and socioeconomic inequalities. The final half of the essay covers wearable technology's development and its impact on sports science and health management. This section highlights possible future directions such augmented reality, nanotechnology-based biosensors, and enhanced AI.
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